New lens wearer--Oasys driving me nuts!

mkodonn · #1 (**permalink**) 08-29-2010, 01:27 PM

This is my first time tearing contacts so maybe that's why I'm having such trouble.

Hope someone will answer even though I've seen some of the problems I've been having in this part of the forum, since I've never worn contacts before.

My Doctor prescribed the Oasys. Said they were the best.

I'm in my 40s. I have one nearsighted eye, one farsighted, so I am used to monovision, which is how she corrected my eyes. Bifocal contacts did not work for me, were blurry and made me feel dizzy.

At first, I thought Oasys were ok.

Initially, she had given me the lens for the astigmatism in my left (reading) eye. But then my vision would blur off and on, almost like a light going off an on, while looking at the computer screen. Since I use the computer for 8-10 hours a day for my job, I need to be able to see type clearly on the screen. So she gave me a regular Oasys for the reading eye.

That seemed fine for a few days, then the problems began.

I have tried a couple pairs and this is the pattern: they are okay a few days, then vision stops being as clear. They look gunky even though I clean them and store them properly (I use Opti-Free Replenish).

Would going back to the astigmatic lens help? I bought Clear Care today and hope that helps with the gunk, but I was told they'd last a month and they barely seem to make it a few days without issues.

I keep asking her to try other lenses on me but she insists these are the best. Does anyone have any lens options for me? I'm beginning to wonder if I should try another doctor, but she claims she'll keep working with me.

REALLY, REALLY frustrated with these lenses, but I know you have to sometimes try a lot of kinds until you get the right thing, as all eyes are different.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

mamcita · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

This is my first time tearing contacts so maybe that's why I'm having such trouble.

Hope someone will answer even though I've seen some of the problems I've been having in this part of the forum, since I've never worn contacts before.

My Doctor prescribed the Oasys. Said they were the best.

I'm in my 40s. I have one nearsighted eye, one farsighted, so I am used to monovision, which is how she corrected my eyes. Bifocal contacts did not work for me, were blurry and made me feel dizzy.

At first, I thought Oasys were ok.

Initially, she had given me the lens for the astigmatism in my left (reading) eye. But then my vision would blur off and on, almost like a light going off an on, while looking at the computer screen. Since I use the computer for 8-10 hours a day for my job, I need to be able to see type clearly on the screen. So she gave me a regular Oasys for the reading eye.

That seemed fine for a few days, then the problems began.

I have tried a couple pairs and this is the pattern: they are okay a few days, then vision stops being as clear. They look gunky even though I clean them and store them properly (I use Opti-Free Replenish).

Would going back to the astigmatic lens help? I bought Clear Care today and hope that helps with the gunk, but I was told they'd last a month and they barely seem to make it a few days without issues.

I keep asking her to try other lenses on me but she insists these are the best. Does anyone have any lens options for me? I'm beginning to wonder if I should try another doctor, but she claims she'll keep working with me.

REALLY, REALLY frustrated with these lenses, but I know you have to sometimes try a lot of kinds until you get the right thing, as all eyes are different.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi mkodonn. Welcome to Lens 101. I wish you had better news to introduce yourself with, but hopefully we can help you here.

I'm afraid I don't know very much about monovision lenses, but there's a lot of talk on this site about how much people like Clear Care. It seems to solve every problem. Obviously it doesn't, but I think it can help you. Stick with the Oasys lenses and clean them with the Clear Care system. That should probably help. Report back with the results, okay?

Contact Lens Fitter · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 10:01 AM

There is no 'best' contact lens. Because everyone has a different tear layer make-up, some lenses work and some don't. Try a different brand of silicone gel lens, and try using Clear Care.

herbking · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Contact Lens Fitter

There is no 'best' contact lens. Because everyone has a different tear layer make-up, some lenses work and some don't. Try a different brand of silicone gel lens, and try using Clear Care.

I agree with you completely, Contact Lens Fitter. There is no "best" lens for everyone, otherwise that would be the only on being sold. As for the Clear Care, as far as I know there have been no complaints about it here.

Caligula · #5 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkodonn

This is my first time tearing contacts so maybe that's why I'm having such trouble.

Hope someone will answer even though I've seen some of the problems I've been having in this part of the forum, since I've never worn contacts before.

My Doctor prescribed the Oasys. Said they were the best.

I'm in my 40s. I have one nearsighted eye, one farsighted, so I am used to monovision, which is how she corrected my eyes. Bifocal contacts did not work for me, were blurry and made me feel dizzy.

At first, I thought Oasys were ok.

Initially, she had given me the lens for the astigmatism in my left (reading) eye. But then my vision would blur off and on, almost like a light going off an on, while looking at the computer screen. Since I use the computer for 8-10 hours a day for my job, I need to be able to see type clearly on the screen. So she gave me a regular Oasys for the reading eye.

That seemed fine for a few days, then the problems began.

I have tried a couple pairs and this is the pattern: they are okay a few days, then vision stops being as clear. They look gunky even though I clean them and store them properly (I use Opti-Free Replenish).

Would going back to the astigmatic lens help? I bought Clear Care today and hope that helps with the gunk, but I was told they'd last a month and they barely seem to make it a few days without issues.

I keep asking her to try other lenses on me but she insists these are the best. Does anyone have any lens options for me? I'm beginning to wonder if I should try another doctor, but she claims she'll keep working with me.

REALLY, REALLY frustrated with these lenses, but I know you have to sometimes try a lot of kinds until you get the right thing, as all eyes are different.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Try a pair of Biofinity lenses instead. You could be reacting to the wetting agent of the Oasys lenses.

mkodonn · #6 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 11:16 AM

Hi, all. This forum is great.

The Clean Care removed some of the goop, but not all. I still saw junk on one lens this morning. I will continue to give it a few more days, Mamacita. I have been wearing this pair since Friday.

Herbking and Contact Lens Fitter, even a newbie like me realizes there is no perfect lens. I was just trying to report what my Doctor said. But thanks for reiterating it.

Caligula, thanks for suggesting BioFinity. Any other lens I should ask to try?

If my Doctor won't, I'll guess I'll have to go to another doctor.

Caligula · #7 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

Hi, all. This forum is great.

The Clean Care removed some of the goop, but not all. I still saw junk on one lens this morning. I will continue to give it a few more days, Mamacita. I have been wearing this pair since Friday.

Herbking and Contact Lens Fitter, even a newbie like me realizes there is no perfect lens. I was just trying to report what my Doctor said. But thanks for reiterating it.

Caligula, thanks for suggesting BioFinity. Any other lens I should ask to try?

If my Doctor won't, I'll guess I'll have to go to another doctor.

You could also try the Avaira lenses, also by CooperVision. These lenses and Biofinity lenses are different from other silicone hydrogel lenses. The Oasys lenses need a wetting agent, and that wetting agent can irritate people. It was actually impossible for me to wear those lenses longterm. My vision would get cloudy, and the lenses eventually irritated my eyes. Biofinity solved the problem, as they do not need any wetting agent.

mkodonn · #8 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 11:31 AM

Caligula, that is the problem I am having. Fine for a couple of days, then gunky. Then my eyes get uncomfortable.

I wish my doctor would give me more options instead of, what seems to me, really pushing the Oasys at me.

I'm going to ask to try other brands when I call her this week, including the two you said.

If I want to do a toric for my left eye, do either of those offer one?

Caligula · #9 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

Caligula, that is the problem I am having. Fine for a couple of days, then gunky. Then my eyes get uncomfortable.

I wish my doctor would give me more options instead of, what seems to me, really pushing the Oasys at me.

I'm going to ask to try other brands when I call her this week, including the two you said.

If I want to do a toric for my left eye, do either of those offer one?

It seems to be a more common problem than people think. I was using the Focus Night & Day lenses for years with no issue; then they changed the formula to add the wetting agent, and it became unbearable. My eye doctor switched me to Oasys, but the results were no better. It took doing my own research into silicone hydrogel lenses to find the problem. I learned that Focus Night & Day lenses were generation-1 lenses, which have a plasma treatment to support wettability of the lens. When the lenses changed to Air Optix Aqua Night & Day, they added a wetting agent. Accuvue Oasys lenses also have a wetting agent, since silicone is not naturally wettable. When I put 2 and 2 together, I realized that I had the issue only after the wetting agent was added to the Night & Day formula. I learned that 3rd-generation silicone hydrogel lenses are somehow naturally wettable and thus require no wetting agent (or even plasma treatment). I asked the eye doctor for the Biofinity lenses (a 3rd generation lens), and they worked for me. There is no more blurry vision or irritation that makes the lens unwearable. The only issue is that since these lenses have a high water content, they can dry out a bit more easily than Oasys lenses, but the problem is not severe at all.

Oh, and the Biofinity lenses do have a toric version.

ForceBwitu · #10 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

It seems to be a more common problem than people think. I was using the Focus Night & Day lenses for years with no issue; then they changed the formula to add the wetting agent, and it became unbearable. My eye doctor switched me to Oasys, but the results were no better. It took doing my own research into silicone hydrogel lenses to find the problem. I learned that Focus Night & Day lenses were generation-1 lenses, which have a plasma treatment to support wettability of the lens. When the lenses changed to Air Optix Aqua Night & Day, they added a wetting agent. Accuvue Oasys lenses also have a wetting agent, since silicone is not naturally wettable. When I put 2 and 2 together, I realized that I had the issue only after the wetting agent was added to the Night & Day formula. I learned that 3rd-generation silicone hydrogel lenses are somehow naturally wettable and thus require no wetting agent (or even plasma treatment). I asked the eye doctor for the Biofinity lenses (a 3rd generation lens), and they worked for me. There is no more blurry vision or irritation that makes the lens unwearable. The only issue is that since these lenses have a high water content, they can dry out a bit more easily than Oasys lenses, but the problem is not severe at all.

Oh, and the Biofinity lenses do have a toric version.

If I remember correctly there were several people on Lens 101 that complained about being switched from Air Optix Night & Day to Oasys.

Here's where you can find out more about Biofinity Toric lenses: http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/lens604.asp

mkodonn · #11 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 11:47 AM

Caligula, thanks again.

I should have done more research, just went into this whole thing blindly, literally. After seeing all the crap reviews on Oasys, decided to come to this forum. Very glad I did.

What are other 3rd generation silicone hydrogel lenses? How do I know what to look for in doing some further research now?

I know I keep posting, but I obviously have some homework to do. And you seem to know what you are talking about. Thanks for taking the time.

Caligula · #12 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

Caligula, thanks again.

I should have done more research, just went into this whole thing blindly, literally. After seeing all the crap reviews on Oasys, decided to come to this forum. Very glad I did.

What are other 3rd generation silicone hydrogel lenses? How do I know what to look for in doing some further research now?

I know I keep posting, but I obviously have some homework to do. And you seem to know what you are talking about. Thanks for taking the time.

No problem. I know the Avaira lenses are also 3rd-gen lenses. There is an article at http://www.siliconehydrogels.org/editorials/08_may.asp with some interesting information about the generations. I have found that the Biofinity lenses are a lot more like traditional lenses than other silicone hydrogels.

mkodonn · #13 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

No problem. I know the Avaira lenses are also 3rd-gen lenses. There is an article at http://www.siliconehydrogels.org/editorials/08_may.asp with some interesting information about the generations. I have found that the Biofinity lenses are a lot more like traditional lenses than other silicone hydrogels.

Caligula and ForceBwitu, thanks for the great support.
I will check out the links you sent.
And one more dumb question: since my doctor seems to think Oasys are great, and I'm new to this whole process, how does one go about asking for a different brand, when the Doc is resisting?
You'd think I'd have the guts to do it since I live in NYC, but for some reason, I am feeling uncomfortable about it.

Caligula · #14 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

Caligula and ForceBwitu, thanks for the great support.
I will check out the links you sent.
And one more dumb question: since my doctor seems to think Oasys are great, and I'm new to this whole process, how does one go about asking for a different brand, when the Doc is resisting?
You'd think I'd have the guts to do it since I live in NYC, but for some reason, I am feeling uncomfortable about it.

I would just ask him for a trial pair. You can say they were recommended by a friend who had similar problems as you are experiencing. When I asked for them, I said I wanted to try the new technology out.

mkodonn · #15 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

I would just ask him for a trial pair. You can say they were recommended by a friend who had similar problems as you are experiencing. When I asked for them, I said I wanted to try the new technology out.

Caligula, I told you the question was really dumb!!!

I will do that, and let you know what happens.
I'm excited to try a different lens and not have to deal with these anymore.
It's been almost a month of annoyance with them.

Eagleye · #16 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

Caligula and ForceBwitu, thanks for the great support.
I will check out the links you sent.
And one more dumb question: since my doctor seems to think Oasys are great, and I'm new to this whole process, how does one go about asking for a different brand, when the Doc is resisting?

Can you find out any dirt on your eye doc you could use against him?

Just kidding of course! Lens 101 does not condone that sort of thing.

mkodonn · #17 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagleye

Can you find out any dirt on your eye doc you could use against him?

Just kidding of course! Lens 101 does not condone that sort of thing.

I wish! She works with kids so I was hoping she'd be good with eye issues.
I am going to ask for the trail as Caligula mentioned. If she resists, I guess I fork over another ton of money for another check-up, as I don't have good vision coverage in my insurance plan.

Chelsee · #18 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

I wish! She works with kids so I was hoping she'd be good with eye issues.
I am going to ask for the trail as Caligula mentioned. If she resists, I guess I fork over another ton of money for another check-up, as I don't have good vision coverage in my insurance plan.

mkodonn,

You wrote in a previous post that your vision has a tendency to "blur off and on, almost like a light going off an on." Does it have anything to do with blinking? Does your vision get blurry when you blink, and then clear up when you blink a few more times? I'm not sure what that would signify, but it might be a helpful clue to someone who knows more about this than I do.

I wish you well in your quest for clear, comfortable contact lenses. That's not asking for too much.

mkodonn · #19 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chelsee

mkodonn,

You wrote in a previous post that your vision has a tendency to "blur off and on, almost like a light going off an on." Does it have anything to do with blinking? Does your vision get blurry when you blink, and then clear up when you blink a few more times? I'm not sure what that would signify, but it might be a helpful clue to someone who knows more about this than I do.

I wish you well in your quest for clear, comfortable contact lenses. That's not asking for too much.

The off and on: it was doing that when I had the toric lens in, now it just gets blurry in both eyes after wearing regular Oasys lenses for a few days.

I know my eyes are challenging since I have anisometropia since birth but I should be able to wear some kind of lenses that don't drive me crazy. Thanks for the support.

mkodonn · #20 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

It seems to be a more common problem than people think. I was using the Focus Night & Day lenses for years with no issue; then they changed the formula to add the wetting agent, and it became unbearable. My eye doctor switched me to Oasys, but the results were no better. It took doing my own research into silicone hydrogel lenses to find the problem. I learned that Focus Night & Day lenses were generation-1 lenses, which have a plasma treatment to support wettability of the lens. When the lenses changed to Air Optix Aqua Night & Day, they added a wetting agent. Accuvue Oasys lenses also have a wetting agent, since silicone is not naturally wettable. When I put 2 and 2 together, I realized that I had the issue only after the wetting agent was added to the Night & Day formula. I learned that 3rd-generation silicone hydrogel lenses are somehow naturally wettable and thus require no wetting agent (or even plasma treatment). I asked the eye doctor for the Biofinity lenses (a 3rd generation lens), and they worked for me. There is no more blurry vision or irritation that makes the lens unwearable. The only issue is that since these lenses have a high water content, they can dry out a bit more easily than Oasys lenses, but the problem is not severe at all.

Oh, and the Biofinity lenses do have a toric version.

Hi, Caligula.
Talked to my doctor today. She was adamant I stay in these and give them a full month more, because of the following issues: one ripped and I didn't know it and was wearing it (it didn't hurt) and she changed out the toric lens for a regular one.

She said "Suffer for another month" because I guess she thinks I will eventually get used to these.

Very frustrating. Thought you should know.

I am going to have to go to another doctor and hope that they will be more receptive.

If you have another other advice, let me know.

I'd hoped to report I was getting new Biofinity lenses and would be trying them out.

KSCbase · #21 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

The off and on: it was doing that when I had the toric lens in, now it just gets blurry in both eyes after wearing regular Oasys lenses for a few days.

I know my eyes are challenging since I have anisometropia since birth but I should be able to wear some kind of lenses that don't drive me crazy. Thanks for the support.

From Wikipedia.com: "Anisometropia (pronounced /ænˌaɪsəmɨˈtroʊpiə/ us dict: an·ī′·sə·mə·trō′·pē·ə) is the condition in which the two eyes have unequal refractive power; that is, are in different states of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or in the extreme, antimetropia (wherein one eye is myopic and the other is hyperopic), the unequal refractive states cause unequal rotations thus leading to diplopia and asthenopia.

Anisometropia can adversely affect the development of binocular vision in infants and children if there is a large difference in clarity between the two eyes. The brain will often suppress the vision of the blurrier eye in a condition called amblyopia, or lazy eye.

The name is from four Greek components: an- 'not,' iso- 'same,' metr- 'measure,' ops 'eye.'

One study estimated that 6% of those between the ages of 6 and 18 have anisometropia."

ForceBwitu · #22 (**permalink**) 10-25-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

Hi, Caligula.
Talked to my doctor today. She was adamant I stay in these and give them a full month more, because of the following issues: one ripped and I didn't know it and was wearing it (it didn't hurt) and she changed out the toric lens for a regular one.

She said "Suffer for another month" because I guess she thinks I will eventually get used to these.

Very frustrating. Thought you should know.

I am going to have to go to another doctor and hope that they will be more receptive.

If you have another other advice, let me know.

I'd hoped to report I was getting new Biofinity lenses and would be trying them out.

Let us know the next chapter in this saga. You might want to hold off and see if another month will do the trick like your eye doctor said. That way you can tell her "you said I'd feel better in a month, and I don't. I'm going to have to try someone else now." Meanwhile, start investigating some names of other doctors in your area.
Who knows? Maybe your doctor's right this time.

mkodonn · #23 (**permalink**) 10-25-2010, 02:58 PM

ForceBwitu,

Nope--didn't want to wait, I already tried the crappy Oasys for a month.
Went to a different doctor, she agreed that the Biofinity might be good for me, and said if they weren't, we could try other brands, and that I could come in as much as I wanted. Basically, said what the other doc said, but actually backed up her words.

I love the new doctor, she listened, asked right away if I wanted to keep my reading eye as my reading eye, and my far eye as my far, even though reading eye is dominant.

She gave me a trial of Biofinity and that was that. I'm really really happy with them. I've been wearing them since my last post. I can wear them a long time with no redness, itchiness, blurriness, ripping or discomfort like Oasys.

It's unfortunate that the other doc was so rigid and not helpful. Live and learn (and spend extra money, also unfortunate).

herbking · #24 (**permalink**) 10-25-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

ForceBwitu,

Nope--didn't want to wait, I already tried the crappy Oasys for a month.
Went to a different doctor, she agreed that the Biofinity might be good for me, and said if they weren't, we could try other brands, and that I could come in as much as I wanted. Basically, said what the other doc said, but actually backed up her words.

I love the new doctor, she listened, asked right away if I wanted to keep my reading eye as my reading eye, and my far eye as my far, even though reading eye is dominant.

She gave me a trial of Biofinity and that was that. I'm really really happy with them. I've been wearing them since my last post. I can wear them a long time with no redness, itchiness, blurriness, ripping or discomfort like Oasys.

It's unfortunate that the other doc was so rigid and not helpful. Live and learn (and spend extra money, also unfortunate).

I'm glad your story has a happy ending mkodonn. Thanks for sharing it with us.

mamcita · #25 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

ForceBwitu,

Nope--didn't want to wait, I already tried the crappy Oasys for a month.
Went to a different doctor, she agreed that the Biofinity might be good for me, and said if they weren't, we could try other brands, and that I could come in as much as I wanted. Basically, said what the other doc said, but actually backed up her words.

I love the new doctor, she listened, asked right away if I wanted to keep my reading eye as my reading eye, and my far eye as my far, even though reading eye is dominant.

She gave me a trial of Biofinity and that was that. I'm really really happy with them. I've been wearing them since my last post. I can wear them a long time with no redness, itchiness, blurriness, ripping or discomfort like Oasys.

It's unfortunate that the other doc was so rigid and not helpful. Live and learn (and spend extra money, also unfortunate).

It sounds like it was a good thing for you to change doctors, mkodonn.

Eagleye · #26 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

I wish! She works with kids so I was hoping she'd be good with eye issues.
I am going to ask for the trail as Caligula mentioned. If she resists, I guess I fork over another ton of money for another check-up, as I don't have good vision coverage in my insurance plan.

Well, you to what you've go to do, you know?

ForceBwitu · #27 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagleye

Well, you to what you've go to do, you know?

Wow, were you typing without your contacts or what?

So much for "eagle eyes."

I think you meant to say . . . I mean type . . . "You know what you've got to do."

Right?

Chelsee · #28 (**permalink**) 12-06-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KSCbase

From Wikipedia.com: "Anisometropia (pronounced /ænˌaɪsəmɨˈtroʊpiə/ us dict: an·ī′·sə·mə·trō′·pē·ə) is the condition in which the two eyes have unequal refractive power; that is, are in different states of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or in the extreme, antimetropia (wherein one eye is myopic and the other is hyperopic), the unequal refractive states cause unequal rotations thus leading to diplopia and asthenopia.

Anisometropia can adversely affect the development of binocular vision in infants and children if there is a large difference in clarity between the two eyes. The brain will often suppress the vision of the blurrier eye in a condition called amblyopia, or lazy eye.

The name is from four Greek components: an- 'not,' iso- 'same,' metr- 'measure,' ops 'eye.'

One study estimated that 6% of those between the ages of 6 and 18 have anisometropia."

Thanks, KSCBase. I was just about to look up that definition myself.

mamcita · #29 (**permalink**) 12-07-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

ForceBwitu,

Nope--didn't want to wait, I already tried the crappy Oasys for a month.
Went to a different doctor, she agreed that the Biofinity might be good for me, and said if they weren't, we could try other brands, and that I could come in as much as I wanted. Basically, said what the other doc said, but actually backed up her words.

I love the new doctor, she listened, asked right away if I wanted to keep my reading eye as my reading eye, and my far eye as my far, even though reading eye is dominant.

She gave me a trial of Biofinity and that was that. I'm really really happy with them. I've been wearing them since my last post. I can wear them a long time with no redness, itchiness, blurriness, ripping or discomfort like Oasys.

It's unfortunate that the other doc was so rigid and not helpful. Live and learn (and spend extra money, also unfortunate).

Thank you for the update, mkodonn. I'm glad you found a good doctor who listens.

Eagleye · #30 (**permalink**) 12-07-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ForceBwitu

Wow, were you typing without your contacts or what?

So much for "eagle eyes."

I think you meant to say . . . I mean type . . . "You know what you've got to do."

Right?

Yes, that's what I meant to say. I sure made a mess of it, didn't I?

mgash · #31 (**permalink**) 12-20-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mkodonn

Hi, all. This forum is great.

The Clean Care removed some of the goop, but not all. I still saw junk on one lens this morning. I will continue to give it a few more days, Mamacita. I have been wearing this pair since Friday.

Herbking and Contact Lens Fitter, even a newbie like me realizes there is no perfect lens. I was just trying to report what my Doctor said. But thanks for reiterating it.

Caligula, thanks for suggesting BioFinity. Any other lens I should ask to try?

If my Doctor won't, I'll guess I'll have to go to another doctor.

Biofinity was uncomfortable for me. Stick with Oasys. As for Clear Care, it is the BEST. Buy saline at Target ... two 12oz bottles only $3.19, and rinse your lens generously with it before putting it into the lens holder, then use only the clear care solution for disinfecting. Bye the way, Target has the best price for clear care at $6.99 a bottle.

StairMaster71 · #32 (**permalink**) 12-21-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mgash

Biofinity was uncomfortable for me. Stick with Oasys. As for Clear Care, it is the BEST. Buy saline at Target ... two 12oz bottles only $3.19, and rinse your lens generously with it before putting it into the lens holder, then use only the clear care solution for disinfecting. Bye the way, Target has the best price for clear care at $6.99 a bottle.

Excellent. Thanks for the information, mgash.

ForceBwitu · #33 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgash

Biofinity was uncomfortable for me. Stick with Oasys. As for Clear Care, it is the BEST. Buy saline at Target ... two 12oz bottles only $3.19, and rinse your lens generously with it before putting it into the lens holder, then use only the clear care solution for disinfecting. Bye the way, Target has the best price for clear care at $6.99 a bottle.

Those are pretty specific directions, mgash. I'm sure there are going to be lots of people coming to this site and they'll appreciate your careful instructions.